Modified 3 December 2024
The Fees Free marketing campaign was launched in 2018 and concluded in March 2024. The information below relates to the policy and corresponding campaign from July 2023 to March 2024 only.
https://www.tec.govt.nz/about-us/marketing-campaigns/previous-campaigns/fees-free
Modified 5 June 2025
We invest government funding in , monitor their performance, and provide information and advice. We invest over $3.8 billion into tertiary education and the careers system each year.
Modified 25 October 2024
Under the assessment and verification mode, learners receive training in the workplace. The employer has created or purchased a programme of study leading to a qualification and delivers this.
Modified 16 July 2021
The Electrical Training Company (Etco) says the Group Training Scheme (GTS) Fund announced by Government last month will help avert a looming shortage of electricians in the country.
Modified 30 March 2020
While a career as a police officer remains at the top of the table for most searched for jobs on careers.govt.nz, other careers have appeared on the ladder this quarter.
Modified 30 May 2024
The Government’s Budget includes initiatives for the tertiary sector that will: increase tuition and training subsidies, fund additional medical students, keep both the Fees Free and Apprenticeship Boost initiatives in place with some changes to eligibility, and reprioritise underutilised funding to other areas of tertiary education.
https://www.tec.govt.nz/funding/funding-and-performance/funding/budgets/budget-2024
Modified 14 August 2024
Up to $2.085 million in funding is available for 2025 delivery.
Modified 5 November 2024
There are five modes of delivery that reflect how learning takes place.
Modified 7 August 2023
The Minister for Education has decided to delay the next PBRF Quality Evaluation by twelve months. The Quality Evaluation submission and assessment process will therefore now take place in 2026, with the results published in 2027.
Modified 19 May 2025
This page contains information about the data requirements for Other Fund Actuals data submission from 1 October 2024.
